CWE-269
DiscouragedImproper Privilege Management
Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft
The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
6426 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-HPM3-9H69-7V94
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-08 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-30 00:01Raspberry Pi OS through 5.10 has the raspberry default password for the pi account. If not changed, attackers can gain administrator privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-38759"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-07T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Raspberry Pi OS through 5.10 has the raspberry default password for the pi account. If not changed, attackers can gain administrator privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-hpm3-9h69-7v94",
"modified": "2022-04-30T00:01:15Z",
"published": "2021-12-08T00:00:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38759"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/04/raspberry-pi-os-axes-longstanding-default-user-account-in-the-name-of-security"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/CNVD-2021-43968"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/configuration.html#change-the-default-password"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165211/Raspberry-Pi-5.10-Default-Credentials.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HPPC-7RJJ-H77R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-02 12:00 – Updated: 2022-11-03 12:00This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-42796"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-01T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-hppc-7rjj-h77r",
"modified": "2022-11-03T12:00:27Z",
"published": "2022-11-02T12:00:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42796"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HPQ6-RXM7-X3V4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-17 21:30 – Updated: 2025-02-10 21:31ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility versions 9.12.1.x, 9.13.1.x and 9.14.1.x are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could allow a read-only user to escalate their privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-21989"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-17T20:15:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility versions 9.12.1.x, \n9.13.1.x and 9.14.1.x are susceptible to a vulnerability which when \nsuccessfully exploited could allow a read-only user to escalate their \nprivileges.",
"id": "GHSA-hpq6-rxm7-x3v4",
"modified": "2025-02-10T21:31:29Z",
"published": "2024-04-17T21:30:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21989"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240411-0001"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HPQR-PFJ5-7RFX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:35A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in Lenovo PCManager prior to version 3.0.50.9162 that could allow an authenticated user to execute code with elevated privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-8351"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-30T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in Lenovo PCManager prior to version 3.0.50.9162 that could allow an authenticated user to execute code with elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-hpqr-pfj5-7rfx",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:35:22Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:35:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8351"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://iknow.lenovo.com.cn/detail/dc_193055.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-HPV9-6W7W-QFG9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-14 18:32 – Updated: 2026-07-14 18:32Improper privilege management in Microsoft Install Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-50343"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-14T18:17:33Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management in Microsoft Install Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
"id": "GHSA-hpv9-6w7w-qfg9",
"modified": "2026-07-14T18:32:16Z",
"published": "2026-07-14T18:32:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50343"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50343"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HPWH-25JQ-4WXM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-10 15:33 – Updated: 2026-10-02 15:31OpenPanel fails to enforce read-only project access level on 26 of 29 mutating procedures, allowing read-level members to modify, delete, and publish project data. Attackers with explicit read-only access can delete reports and dashboards, schedule entire projects for deletion, publish private analytics to public share links, and modify alerting rules by exploiting missing access level validation in mutation resolvers.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-88891"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-10T14:17:18Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "OpenPanel fails to enforce read-only project access level on 26 of 29 mutating procedures, allowing read-level members to modify, delete, and publish project data. Attackers with explicit read-only access can delete reports and dashboards, schedule entire projects for deletion, publish private analytics to public share links, and modify alerting rules by exploiting missing access level validation in mutation resolvers.",
"id": "GHSA-hpwh-25jq-4wxm",
"modified": "2026-10-02T15:31:11Z",
"published": "2026-09-10T15:33:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Openpanel-dev/openpanel/security/advisories/GHSA-f9rx-pxgw-c6rg"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88891"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Openpanel-dev/openpanel/commit/5faad3226df8fe03bc9434dfd255afb3fcea4c83"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openpanel-read-only-access-level-enforcement-bypass-via-mutations"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-HQ2M-9P82-5366
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-22 09:30 – Updated: 2026-06-22 15:30The Vitepos WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 does not properly restrict the roles that can be assigned when creating new users via one of its REST API endpoints, allowing authenticated users with a custom Vitepos WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 role to escalate privileges to administrator.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-8157"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-22T06:16:29Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Vitepos WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 does not properly restrict the roles that can be assigned when creating new users via one of its REST API endpoints, allowing authenticated users with a custom Vitepos WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 role to escalate privileges to administrator.",
"id": "GHSA-hq2m-9p82-5366",
"modified": "2026-06-22T15:30:42Z",
"published": "2026-06-22T09:30:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8157"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6680cc6a-9758-4040-bb39-7b9545041dc3"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HQ4H-FVJM-7FQW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:27 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:27A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One on macOS may allow an attacker to manipulate a certain binary to load and run a script from a user-writable folder, which then would allow them to execute arbitrary code as root. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-24559"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-59"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-09-01T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One on macOS may allow an attacker to manipulate a certain binary to load and run a script from a user-writable folder, which then would allow them to execute arbitrary code as root. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-hq4h-fvjm-7fqw",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:27:08Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:27:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24559"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000263632"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000267260"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1096"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-HQ5M-MQMX-FW6M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-08-23 19:41 – Updated: 2024-04-22 18:40Impact
It is possible for untrusted users to gain administrator rights with the form generator.
Installations are only affected if there are untrusted back end users with access to the form generator.
Patches
Update to Contao 4.4.56, 4.9.18 or 4.11.7.
Workarounds
Disable the form generator or disable the login for untrusted back end users.
References
https://contao.org/en/security-advisories/privilege-escalation-with-the-form-generator
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, open an issue in contao/contao.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "contao/core-bundle"
},
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"introduced": "4.0.0"
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],
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],
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]
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"name": "contao/contao"
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],
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]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-37627"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2021-08-23T16:52:36Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2021-08-11T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "### Impact\n\nIt is possible for untrusted users to gain administrator rights with the form generator.\n\nInstallations are only affected if there are untrusted back end users with access to the form generator.\n\n### Patches\n\nUpdate to Contao 4.4.56, 4.9.18 or 4.11.7.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nDisable the form generator or disable the login for untrusted back end users.\n\n### References\n\nhttps://contao.org/en/security-advisories/privilege-escalation-with-the-form-generator\n\n### For more information\n\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory, open an issue in [contao/contao](https://github.com/contao/contao/issues/new/choose).",
"id": "GHSA-hq5m-mqmx-fw6m",
"modified": "2024-04-22T18:40:15Z",
"published": "2021-08-23T19:41:22Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/contao/contao/security/advisories/GHSA-hq5m-mqmx-fw6m"
},
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-37627"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://contao.org/en/security-advisories/privilege-escalation-with-the-form-generator.html"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/contao/contao/CVE-2021-37627.yaml"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/contao/core-bundle/CVE-2021-37627.yaml"
},
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/contao/contao"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Privilege escalation via form generator"
}
GHSA-HQ6G-WV4R-XV4R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-15 21:32 – Updated: 2026-09-15 21:32Vulnerability in the RDBMS component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.32, 21.3-21.23 and 23.4.0-23.26.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Execute on DBMS_REDEFINITION privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise RDBMS. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of RDBMS. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-83271"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-15T20:18:39Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the RDBMS component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.32, 21.3-21.23 and 23.4.0-23.26.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Execute on DBMS_REDEFINITION privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise RDBMS. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of RDBMS. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-hq6g-wv4r-xv4r",
"modified": "2026-09-15T21:32:28Z",
"published": "2026-09-15T21:32:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-83271"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation MIT-1
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Mitigation MIT-48
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
Mitigation MIT-49
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
Consider following the principle of separation of privilege. Require multiple conditions to be met before permitting access to a system resource.
CAPEC-122: Privilege Abuse
An adversary is able to exploit features of the target that should be reserved for privileged users or administrators but are exposed to use by lower or non-privileged accounts. Access to sensitive information and functionality must be controlled to ensure that only authorized users are able to access these resources.
CAPEC-233: Privilege Escalation
An adversary exploits a weakness enabling them to elevate their privilege and perform an action that they are not supposed to be authorized to perform.
CAPEC-58: Restful Privilege Elevation
An adversary identifies a Rest HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permission method allowing them to perform various malicious actions upon server data due to lack of access control mechanisms implemented within the application service accepting HTTP messages.